Planning Commission Resolution 2019-029CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-029
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MONTICELLO
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN REGUIDING AN APPROXIMTELY 8 ACRE
PARCEL FROM "PLACES TO SHOP" TO "PLACES TO LIVE" FOR DEEPHAVEN
WHEREAS, the applicant seeks to develop a previously unplatted parcel to create a
multifamily residential development and outlot(s) to be reserved for future commercial uses;
and
WHEREAS, the subject property is currently guided "Places to Shop" in the
Monticello Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed designation of "Places to Live" will facilitate an attractive
and viable mixed use project, along with public amenities; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted requests to revise the land use designation
for a portion of the property from commercial to residential, and zone the land consistent
with the proposed plat; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request for PUD rezoning for the proposed
residential portion of the property and incorporates a request for PUD Development Stage
review and approval; and
WHEREAS, subject to approvals for the land use and plat actions, the proposed
Development Stage PUD is consistent with the long-term use and development of the
property for residential uses; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is consistent with the requirements of the
proposed zoning where the City considers conversion of commercial to residential land,
subject to conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and required by the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 4th, 2019
on the application and the applicant and members of the public were provided the
opportunity to present information to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered all of the comments and the
staff report, which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello makes the following
Findings of Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-029
1. The amendment provides an effective means of furthering the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan for the site by providing for the development of
multifamily and commercial uses in appropriate locations.
2. The proposed improvements on the site under the development plans are
consistent with the needs of the land uses in this location.
3. The improvements will facilitate the logical application of existing municipal
public services, including sewer, water, stormwater treatment which have
been planned to serve the property for the development as proposed.
4. The development plan proposed with the amendment is consistent with the
intent of the City's economic development objectives, as well as with the
intent of the City's zoning regulations.
5. The amendment provides an opportunity to support district -wide
improvements and common stormwater ponding that will facilitate a variety
of land uses and public spaces in the immediate area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the
Monticello City Council approves the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Deephaven,
ADOPTED this 4°i day of November, 2019, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Sam Murdoff, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schuniaon, goil rnunity Development Director
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